The Suez Crisis: How America Destroyed the British Empire

Britain and France won the military battle in Egypt in 1956. So why did the Suez Crisis destroy Britain’s status as a global superpower?This video breaks down the hidden story behind the Suez Crisis — from Gamal Abdel Nasser’s electrifying rise in Egypt, to the secret conspiracy between Britain, France, and Israel, to the financial warfare President Dwight D. Eisenhower used to force Britain into retreat without firing a single shot.At the center of it all was the Suez Canal — the artery of empire. British Prime Minister Anthony Eden believed Egypt’s nationalization of the canal threatened Britain’s survival as a world power. But what followed exposed a brutal reality: Britain still had an empire on the map, but its economy depended entirely on American support.Using historical records, declassified documents, US Army War College analysis, and firsthand accounts, this video tells the story of the moment the British Empire realized it was no longer a superpower. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit rejil.substack.com